Method and system for visualization of clusters and classifications
US6216134A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99945
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system that provides for the graphic visualization of the categories of a collection of records. The graphic visualization is referred to as "category graph." The system optionally displays the category graph as a "similarity graph" or a "hierarchical map." When displaying a category graph, the system displays a graphic representation of each category. The system displays the category graph as a similarity graph or a hierarchical map in a way that visually illustrates the similarity between categories. The display of a category graph allows a data analyst to better understand the similarity and dissimilarity between categories. A similarity graph includes a node for each category and an arc connecting nodes representing categories whose similarity is above a threshold. A hierarchical map is a tree structure that includes a node for each base category along with nodes representing combinations of similar categories.
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